31.   A dealer added that the shares were especially attractive compared to those of other banks.

32.   A local retail dealer added that retail investors were largely sidelined, reluctant to take fresh positions ahead of the weekend and New Year holiday.

33.   A rally in the bond market, notably German Bunds, would be enough to boost the market, dealers added.

34.   At least one central bank, Bank Negara of Malaysia, was seen intervening in the market, dealers added.

35.   Bellwether electronics stocks were actively traded on bargain-hunting after their recent correction, dealers added.

36.   But dealers added demand for the dollar was seen emerging in April.

37.   Dealers added that investors were also cutting long dollar positions ahead of the weekend.

38.   Dealers added that most of the trade was a result of portfolio adjustments.

39.   Dealers added that trading was cautious ahead of a long bank holiday weekend in Britain and the United States.

40.   Dealers added that export manufacturers, including high-tech electrical companies, were also selling dollars on the cash market.